Is it better to have more or less menstrual flow?

Menstruation is a normal cycle for every woman, but often due to lack of attention in life, it is easy to cause some gynecological problems, which will lead to menstrual disorders, such as too much or too little menstruation, and there are many gynecological diseases that will directly lead to infertility in women. However, everyone's physique and age are different, and the menstrual situation is also different. Let's learn about whether it is better to have more or less menstrual flow.

Is it better to have more or less menstrual flow?

The amount of menstrual flow varies from woman to woman, generally ranging from 20 to 100 ml. It is normal to change sanitary napkins or paper 3 to 5 times a day. If the amount of menstrual blood is too much, the sanitary napkin or paper will become wet again soon after changing it, or even flow down the legs, which is abnormal. Excessive menstrual bleeding may be functional uterine bleeding caused by factors such as excessive mental stress, environmental changes, malnutrition, and metabolic disorders. Long-term excessive menstrual blood can cause anemia, and the cause should be identified and treated.

Excessive menstrual flow is more common among adolescent girls. The main reason is that during puberty, the ovarian function is not yet fully mature, and part of the menstruation at this time is anovulatory. Without ovulation, there is no corpus luteum, and without a corpus luteum, there is a lack of progesterone. Therefore, the endometrium can only be in the proliferative phase and cannot reach the complete secretory phase, resulting in incomplete shedding of the endometrium, which affects the contraction of the uterus and causes excessive menstrual bleeding. If this situation is not paid attention to, over time, symptoms of anemia such as pale complexion, fatigue, and dizziness may appear, and medical treatment should be sought.

Precautions

So if you have a prolonged menstrual period and you don't have time to go to the hospital for a check-up, what should you pay attention to in your daily diet?

1. Women who have suffered heavy blood loss should take more high-fiber foods such as spinach, candied dates, beetroot soup (red vegetables), raisins, etc. to replenish blood.

2. Avoid eating food that is too hot, too cold, or has large temperature changes.

3. Eat enough protein. Eat more high-protein foods such as meat, eggs, tofu, soybeans, etc. for lunch and dinner to replenish the nutrients and minerals lost during menstruation.

4. It can prevent sudden rise and fall in blood sugar, reduce discomfort such as accelerated heartbeat, dizziness, fatigue, and emotional instability. Eat some foods rich in B vitamins such as walnuts, cashews, and dried beans between meals.

5. Avoid caffeinated beverages. Drinks such as coffee and tea will increase anxiety and uneasiness; you can drink barley tea or mint tea instead.

6. Eat more high-fiber foods. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, whole wheat bread, brown rice, oats and other foods contain more fiber, which can promote the secretion of estrogen, increase the magnesium content in the blood, regulate menstruation and calm nerves.

7. Don’t eat sweets on purpose. Such as drinks, cakes, brown sugar, and candies. Prevent blood sugar instability and avoid aggravating various discomforts of MC.

8. Women who are about to enter menopause should consume more calcium-rich foods such as milk and dried fish.

The above content is an introduction to whether it is better to have too much or too little menstrual flow. After understanding it, we know that the amount of menstrual flow cannot simply be used to judge the health of the body. After all, menstruation is also related to factors such as age and physical condition. However, it is worth noting that once the amount of menstrual flow is too much, it should be taken seriously and a doctor should be consulted in time when necessary.